Chapter 117 The Right Time
Martha’s heart ached. Her tears wouldn’t stop.
“But what if…”
Oliver held her arm.
“Mom, Rebecca’s such a good girl. If she knew that staying in the detention center for a few more days could help the Joyner family out of a lot of trouble…”
“She’d definitely agree.”
“Even if you went to bring her home, she wouldn’t come.”
Martha thought for a moment.
He was right.
Rebecca really was a sweet child.
All these years, she’d never made things difficult for her.
‘If she knew there was something she could do for the Joyner family, she’d never hesitate.
“Then make sure your friend takes good care of Rebecca”
“Her health isn’t great, I’m worried…”
Franklin nodded. “Don’t worry. Rebecca’s the apple of my eye–there’s no way I’d let her suffer.”
He paused.
A look of seriousness flickered across his face.
“But just to confirm… Rebecca was taken away while meeting with the Lane family representative?”
That one question sent the other two into silence.
He went on.
“I’m afraid this might leave a bad impression on the Lane family.”
“I need to find Connor and explain everything myself.”
Martha knew this could affect the Joyner family’s future.
She didn’t dare stop him.
She only reminded him, “Be careful. And don’t forget to send someone to upda Rebecca.”
Franklin gave a quick grunt of acknowledgment, then rushed out.
Oliver gently pressed Martha’s/shoulder. “Don’t worry, Mom. Rebecca’s going to be fine.”
“You’re not feeling well. I’ll have someone drive you home.”
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Truthfully, Martha had been feeling unwell even before learning about Rebecca’s arrest
It was probably Scarlett who pushed her over the edge.
“Right. Once this is over, we have to figure out a way to bring Scarlett in.
The humiliation she suffered today–she would return it a hundredfold.
Oliver promised immediately.
“Leave it to me.”
Only then did Martha rub her temples and let a bodyguard escort her out.
But what they didn’t know….
Was that this was the best possible time to rescue Rebecca.
Scarlett flew back to the school’s private airstrip.
She returned to the lab with Jasper.
Now that the symposium was over, the mice would be transferred to a specialized research facility.
She didn’t have much luggage left.
Jack watched her quietly packing up her notes and materials.
His eyes were full of reluctance.
“You’re really leaving, huh.”
Scarlett looked up at him with a bit of exasperation.
“You’ve already asked that twelve times. I’m going to Jandale, not outer space…
She really couldn’t be bothered anymore. “You guys are heading back too, aren’t you?”
Jack scratched the back of his head sheepishly.
–“Well, I’ll miss how peaceful and free it is here.”
He and Jasper had come to Trenwyn to investigate the “corpse” case.
Now that the Robert family had collapsed and the criminals were brought to justice, his old man back home had given strict orders for him to get his ass back.
It was time to say a proper goodbye to this city.
“Mr. Fletcher, you like that flower cake around here, don’t you?”
Scarlett didn’t have many things, so she finished packing quickly.
There was still time. She figured she’d chat a bit more, then head to her rental to clean up and wait for
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someone from the Lane family to pick her up.
Originally, she wanted to slip into Jandale quietly.
But the Lane family insisted on sending someone, promising to keep her identity confidential and not cause her any trouble.
So she agreed.
“You came all this way. You’ve got to bring back some local specialties for your friends, right?
She gave a mysterious smile.
“I bet you don’t know–there’s an old lady on Yunshan Road who makes the most amazing flower cakes!
As she spoke, she looked a little embarrassed.
“You guys have been in Trenwyn a while and helped me out a lot. Before I leave, I should at least show a little hospitality, right?”
Jasper turned to look at her.
“You’re offering me a taste of the local specialties?”
Scarlett nodded like a Pixel emoji.
“My treat. Flower cakes–unlimited supply.”
Then she realized how pushy she sounded.
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